Quality thrillers

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Remote Control. This novel dramatised and produced at the Traverse Theatre here in Edinburgh, so I know the story works. I couldn't be bothered going through the rejection process again after Dan Mallory of Sphere knocked it back. He liked the writing, but said it had too many "serrated edges" for a mass readership. There is a lot of drug taking going on, and I think that's what he meant. It's about a drug dealer who gets caught up in a plot to assassinate the Prime Minister. If anyone would like to contact me through my kindle page, I'll email you a copy for free in the hope you'll review it. But it's only 86p anyway!

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Please Remember

A little number-crunching exercise, just for fun and perspective.

If you buy both Simon Grant mysteries in paperback
Hiding the Elephant (Simon Grant Mysteries)
and its sequel
Lock Up Your Daughters (Simon Grant Mysteries)

you get 310,887 words for £17.95 which makes it 0006 pence per word.

If you get them both in a single Kindle volume
Two Simon Grant Mysteries
for £2.21 each word will cost you 00007 pence.

However, it's quality that counts.

When I saw the 00007 pence, I thought it might be another plug for Johnny English :)

'Another', John?!

Why, have there been any? :-)

On the side of buses mainly, with the realease date of October 07 put in the same James Bond style with a gun following... very nifty advertising ;)

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The Golden Catch
#10 in UK Kindle Store > Books > Fiction > Men's Adventure

Customer reviews:
"This is one of the best books I have read all year, and I couldn't put it down...if you like Clive Cussler, Matthew Reilly or Daniel Silva you will like this book, it had me gripped from page one and the ending is truly exciting."

The Assassin's Wife
#20 in Books > Crime, Thrillers & Mystery > Political

Customer review:
"This book grabbed me with the first sentence. It was adventure filled and thrilling."

86p each on Kindle.

You Can't Hide Forever A1 Quality Thriller.

Is that the follow up to 'Don't forget'? :)

Sorry... couldn't resist that one.

Remote Control. It only got one rejection before I put it on Kindle. Here it is from Dan Mallory of Sphere. Following up on Remote Control. Short version: I'm going to pass. Longer version: I do so fully aware that you've got a very talented author on your hands. The writing is crisp and clean, the dialogue distinctively edgy, and the plot very smoothly engineered. That said, I wasn't especially taken with the protagonist, who seemed to me rather difficult to like, and I worry that some of the book's more serrated edges would rub a broad readership the wrong way.

While I'm going to pass, I wish you much luck with the project, and I can't wait to see where John lands. Thanks again very much for letting me take a look.

It starts with the hero engaged in a three day drink and drugs binge! First serrated edge!!

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Praise for The Depths of Deception (11 five-star reviews)

"I found this an excellent read, a real page turner"

"an exceptionally well-written novel"

"The author captures your attention from the very first page. It grabs you by the collar and doesn't let you go. Long after you've finished. This is definitely a book for thinkers. Looking for a great read that also educates, then look no further."

"I was expecting a Jason Bourne/James Bond, spy/conspiracy thriller and got so much more."

"This book headlocked me and held me in thrall from beginning to end."

"This book was truly a joy to read. Intelligent, compelling, wonderful characterizations, great story, thought provoking...all of these describe this book and yet, the whole is even better than the parts."

"I bought the book ($2.99? Are you kidding? How do you buy a book of this calibre for $2.99?)and finished it at 3am this morning. This is an absolute page turner."

America has disappeared some years ago. A neo-fascist Party has come to power in the UK. China is on the rise. A submarine hurtles through the cold dark waters of the Atlantic en route to an unknown destination. Only the ship's doctor knows its true mission, but he is not who he appears to be.

The Depths of Deception is a tale of revenge, served as a shatteringly cold dish.

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A few feet from the car, I got down on my knees and checked below the Stealth for trouble.

...Suddenly, the driver's side door opened on command--but not my command. A shadowy figure came clean from [my] car, showering itself in parking lot light.

First, the heel of a sling-back style pump firmly planted one large, but slender, foot on the pavement. A second sling-back followed suit. From there, my eyes shotup the lean lengths of legs sheathed in licorice-colored nylons that disappeared into the den of a dark-colored skirt. It was a woman!

A thick black curtain of smooth-as-sable hair draped the shoulders of her business jacket. And the woman's dark, sparkling eyes and cappuccino-colored complexion betrayed what looked like an exotic blend of bloodlines.

...Her devilishly-drawn, red crescent lips opened [and] a throaty voice breathed.., "Need a lift?"

I recovered enough to realize my situation and said to the woman, "Wait just a minute, stranger! That's my line and my car!"

But all of a sudden my mind changed when another refined frame surfaced from the Stealth because this one had significantly more stopping power than sugar and spice and everything nice. [This time] the woman was aiming a nickel-plated piece at me--a .45 caliber revolver.

(From Chapter 7 "Stopping Power")

This lady's no fun,

Pointing a gun!

Who is she?

And will she get far

In Sonny's sports car?

Find out and checkout "The Steel Deal", a refreshingly offbeat mystery that's under par!

In Kindle and in paperback!

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An excerpt from my thriller DEADLINE. More sample chapters can be read on the See Inside feature on Amazon.

Chapter 1
Toronto Wednesday 11:25 PM (EDT)

HIS TARGET came into view.

She strolled casually down the concrete steps of the 18-storey office tower located downtown on Bay Street.

It was a muggy night. The humid weather was typical for mid-August. The temperature sign on a nearby building flashed 25 Celsius, but it felt more like 30 degrees. The air felt hot and steamy, conditions that caused clothing to cling tightly to the body. It felt like walking fully clothed into a steam bath.
His eyes followed her as she casually walked on the pavement. Her lithe body was elegantly attired in a trim, form-fitting grey skirt and matching jacket. Her short-length honey blond hair slightly swaying with the movement. She carried an attaché case, very businesslike. Her high heels ticktocked a steady rhythm on the sidewalk.

His excitement began to build.

Antoinette Bower was an up and coming young lawyer. Her night work with Bannerman, Evers, Ingham and Otis was typical for her heavy caseload. Many nights Bower worked until after midnight.

Today was slightly easier as she completed preparations for her court date tomorrow morning at 9 a.m.

Time to walk home to her apartment eight blocks away.

She looked forward to a nice hot soak with bubble bath, a martini and an hour or so with a good trashy romance novel. It was the only romance in her life right now.

At age 28, Bower was too busy building a legal career to get seriously involved with men.

Yes, that sounded made to order for her tonight. Bower's thoughts were so concentrated on getting home she failed to notice the street was strangely deserted at this hour. There were no other pedestrians around and only the odd passing vehicle.

Bower also didn't observe the maroon Ford Explorer pulling up slowly behind her. He drove slowly, closely scanning the street ahead and beside him. The moonlit street was isolated except for the occasional passing vehicle. He saw her turn down a side street just a few yards ahead.

Perfect.

Bower moved down the side street. The entrance to her apartment building was only a few hundred yards ahead. Home Sweet Home came to mind. Her thoughts were suddenly interrupted.

"Excuse me, Miss," said a bewildered voice. "I'm new to the city and I'm trying to find a friend on Lombard Street. Is it anywhere near here?"

Bower now saw the Explorer parked alongside her at the curb. A man behind the wheel was leaning over and speaking through the open passenger side window.

A sense of apprehension and caution immediately overcame her. She realized she was alone on the street with a male stranger in a parked vehicle. All the signs screamed she should ignore the man's request and walk away.

"Listen, I realize this must be distressing to you at this time of night. I assure you I'm harmless. I'm just a guy who is lost late at night. I have a map here but it is hard to make out where exactly I am in relation to Lombard Street. Any help would be most appreciated."

"Okay, but I'd like you to get out of the car and bring the map here." Bower cautiously kept her distance from the vehicle.

The man stepped out from the Explorer with a map in hand. He stood next to Antoinette Bower holding the map as she tried to explain directions to Lombard Street.

"It's only a few blocks this way," she pointed to the map. "You're not far wrong."

His other hand emerged from a side pocket. A handkerchief edged upward as the stranger let the map drop to the ground. Bower suddenly felt a vice-like grip.

She started to struggle. A scream began to surface, but was suddenly cut off. The handkerchief smothered her mouth. She sensed the strong smell of a chemical odour. She briefly continued to struggle but an overwhelming drowsiness arose.

Then everything went black.

The Wolfman had his next victim.

DEADLINE on Kindle and paperback. Other ebook formats at Smashwords.com

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Here's a 5-star review from the Atlanta Examiner. Against Nature is a modern dystopian thriller set in the post-9/11 landscape.

http://www.examiner.com/fiction-in-atlanta/against-nature-review

My trilogy are all 4 or 5 stars.

Cruel Justice (DI Lorne Simpkins thriller part of a trilogy)
Impeding Justice (Revised version) (A DI Lorne Simpkins thriller)
Final Justice (A Lorne Simpkins thriller)

Mel ;-)

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Breaking News:

`WOLFMAN' SERIAL KILLER STRIKES AGAIN
JOURNALIST KIDNAPPED BY AL-QAIDA

Details inside my first thriller novel DEADLINE. Murder, action and romance over 24 hours in a Toronto daily newspaper.

Eight 5-star and 4-star Reviews:

"A truly remarkable debut by this author. The novel has elements of romance, mystery, suspense, a father, daughter relationship gone awry, political corruption, all woven expertly together, to come together in a satisfying and exciting climax." - Joan Hall Hovey, Author, Night Corridor and three other suspense novels

"Non-stop action and thrill a minute." -- Arthur J. Levine, author of Johnny Oops andJohnny Oops 11 - Timeless

"This is a gripping tale that you will have to finish before you put it to bed."-- Susan Jane McLeod, author of Soul And Shadow.

"The timeline in DEADLINE will keep you turning the pages breathlessly...." J. D. Michael Phelps, author of THE EXECUTION OF JUSTICE ("The Mike Walsh Detective Novels".)"

DEADLINE available in Kindle and paperback on Amazon, Nook and all other e-book formats through Smashwords.com.